Health Science Degrees
If you’re driven by a passion for helping others, serving communities, and advancing equitable, compassionate healthcare, our health science degree programs are an ideal path for your future.
At Northwest University’s College of Health Sciences, we offer a unique, student-centered approach to education. Our programs emphasize evidence-based practice, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration—preparing you to lead with purpose and care.
Discover our mission-focused health sciences degrees, including full-time, daytime programs in:
Graduating from Northwest University’s School of Health Sciences signals to employers that you are a well-prepared professional—someone who combines strong scientific knowledge with a deep commitment to providing just, compassionate care to all individuals.
Explore the Benefits of Earning Your Health Science Degree with Us
Located in Kirkland, WA, a vibrant suburb of Seattle, Washington, our region is a thriving hub for healthcare and life sciences. Seattle is home to more than 30 hospitals and medical centers, and over 5,000 health-related businesses, including world-renowned institutions like UW Medicine, Seattle Children's, and Fred Hutch Cancer Center. As a student, you'll have access to extensive opportunities for clinical experiences and career pathways in a region known for innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care.
At the Northwest's College of Health Sciences, our faculty are deeply committed to integrating faith, learning, and service—living out our mind-and-heart mission while preparing students for meaningful careers in health sciences. Rooted in Christian values, we aim to equip you not only with academic excellence but also with a heart for compassionate, faith-informed care. Throughout your health science degree program, a dedicated faculty advisor will walk alongside you, offering guidance, support, and mentorship every step of the way.
Health Science Careers Discover the Impact of a Faith-Integrated Health Science Degree from Northwest University
Our health science programs provide a strong foundation by integrating both natural and social sciences through the lens of Christian faith. You’ll graduate as a compassionate communicator, prepared to assess and promote health and wellness while upholding the dignity of every person.
At Northwest University, we offer an education that engages both mind and heart—grounded in Christian values. We prepare you to lead with empathy, serve others with humility, and deliver care that is both ethically and spiritually informed.
With a health science degree, you’ll be ready to enter the workforce or continue into graduate studies. Our graduates have been accepted into leading programs in medicine, public health, exercise physiology, and other evidence-based, service-oriented healthcare fields.